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The descent in Bansko heats people up: Ramona Siebenhofer is particularly annoyed.
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The Austrian speaks of a “not worthy” departure. It was too slow.
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Corinne Suter says: “It was a fight from top to bottom on a very slow descent.”
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Joana Hahlen, on the other hand, is allowed to shine – she is third.
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In Bansko there were many angry faces in the finish area after the departure on Friday. Corinne Suter (25) finished 14th. She hasn’t been this bad in this discipline for a year – but she still keeps the red number of the downhill leaders. “It was a fight from top to bottom on a very slow descent,” said the Schwyzerin. Another speed specialist, Ramona Siebenhofer (Ö), even speaks of an “unworthy” descent. “The characteristics of the slope are not at all suitable for a downhill run,” she says. It is significant for them that giant slalom specialists like Brignone (3rd) and Bassino (5th) land at the top. Ultimately, Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) claws at her 65th World Cup victory – two are still missing to catch up with Marcel Hirscher (Ö).
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Michelle Gisin also quarrels. With the starting number 1 she leaves us and then openly admits: «This slope is intimidating. It beats everywhere, you never have a break to take a deep breath. »In total, only 34 drivers reach the goal, 16 drop out. Including Sofia Goggia (It), which flies spectacularly and pauses on Saturday. But four other Swiss women are overwhelmed by the rotating course – Flury, Gut-Behrami, Nufer and Jasmina Suter are also out of the game.
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In contrast, Joana Hahlen could shine. A year ago she cried bitter tears when she pushed the FIS off the podium after the timing fiasco in Crans-Montana VS. Now she is fulfilling her dream – better late than never.
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As the third, she is finally celebrating her podium premiere in the World Cup. And that one day after her 28th birthday. “This is the most beautiful gift ever,” says the power woman happily. She waited for this moment for six years and 75 races. “A dream comes true,” says the Bernese from Lenk BE. But there is no time to celebrate. Hahlen announces: «I want to be on the podium again on Saturday. I am sure that I can be even faster. »
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It is to be hoped that Hahlen will not strain the accelerator pedal. Because: Your ride over the “Marc Girardelli” slope is already a ride on the razor blade – wild, dangerous, breathtaking. “Confidence and courage are crucial here,” she says. In fact: those drivers who do not show these virtues have no chance. This will also apply to Saturday. Then there is the second descent on the same slope. For the disgruntled defeated, this is the great opportunity for revenge.
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